Good morning everyone!

Skies across the area are mostly clear and temperatures at 5 a.m. range from 53 in Clifton down to 40 at Pequest, winds are mainly calm.

CLIFTON’S ALMANAC FOR MAY 17TH:

AVERAGE HIGH: 72 AVERAGE LOW: 52

RECORD HIGH: 93 – 2017 RECORD LOW: 35 – 1983

YESTERDAY’S HIGH: 77 LOW: 55 PRECIPITATION: NONE

Today will start off sunny but just like the last couple of days cumulus clouds will build this afternoon and there is a slight chance of a shower mostly further inland, temperatures will continue to be mild with highs in the upper 70s.

Mainly dry and warm weather this week with most highs in the 80s.

At this point the weekend looks to be dry but a couple of disturbances will give us a slight chance of showers both days, temperatures should continue to be warm.

THE FORECAST:

TODAY – MAY 17 – Sunny this morning then partly sunny this afternoon, high in the upper 70s.

TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy early then clearing, low in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY – MAY 18 – Mostly sunny, high near 80.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 19 – Sunny, high in the mid 80s.

THURSDAY – MAY 20 – Mostly sunny, high in the upper 80s.

FRIDAY – MAY 21 – Partly sunny, high near 80.

SATURDAY – MAY 22 – Partly suny, high in the low 80s.

SUNDAY – MAY 23 – Mostly sunny, high in the mid 80s.

MARINE FORECAST: TODAY – Southerly winds to 10 knots, seas less than 1 foot.

OUTLOOK – No advisories expected Tuesday through Friday.

Have a nice day and hopefully staying safe and healthy!